Kristine San Mateo-Virgen, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Kristine!

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I help individuals and couples manage anxiety, relationship challenges, and communication issues using evidence-based tools. My goal is to help you gain clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.

My focus

I work with adults and couples navigating stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges. I help clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to express their needs build insight, confidence, and healthier ways of relating.

My approach

I use CBT, DBT, and the Gottman Method to help clients understand patterns, develop skills, and create meaningful change. Therapy is collaborative, paced to your needs, and focused on practical strategies that support growth and lasting progress.

My communication style

I listen carefully, provide honest feedback, and share practical tools you can use outside of the session. Clients often describe me as calm, grounding, and approachable while keeping sessions focused and productive.

My journey to mental healthcare

Helping people navigate life’s challenges has been my calling since studying Psychology. I’ve supported youth, adults, and couples in schools, clinics, and telehealth, combining training and compassion to create meaningful change.

My goals for you

I collaborate with clients to set clear, realistic goals and develop actionable plans. Through structured strategies, regular check-ins, and measurable progress markers, we turn insights into practical steps toward lasting change.

Our first session

In our first session, we’ll get to know each other, discuss your goals, and explore challenges or patterns. I’ll help you outline next steps so you leave feeling understood, supported, and clear on how we’ll move forward together.

I identify as...

Female
South East Asian, Asian

Expertise

Specialties

+ 15 more

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Gottman Method

Trauma Focused

+ 5 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Educators

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 45 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) in Psychology from Brandman University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kristine San Mateo-Virgen